Soccer-Brazil capitalise on blunder to thrash Uruguay 4-0

MONTEVIDEO, June 6 (Reuters) - Brazil capitalised on an early blunder by goalkeeper Sebastian Viera to thrash Uruguay 4-0 in a World Cup qualifier on Saturday and claim their first away win over their smaller neighbours for 33 years.

Daniel Alves scored in the 12th minute when his speculative 40-metre shot bounced around six metres in front of goal, was completely misjudged by Viera and flew into the net.

Juan headed a second before halftime, then Luis Fabiano fired the third early in the second half but was later sent off. Kaka completed the rout when he won and converted a 75th minute penalty.

The win kept Brazil well on course for South Africa, taking them level on 24 points with South American group leaders Paraguay who were hosting Chile later on Saturday.

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